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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
FROM CLAREMORR.
The News From Booming Toun-More Houses
BADLY Needed.

Everyone is courting this week.
Plenty Of rain has fallen the past two days.
J NJ. Bryan Is the guest Of r. p Lindsey.
Strawberries are plentiful in this locality
Montgomery Canada was in town this morn
ing.
e. II. Reynolds made yinita a short visit
last week.
I. i. smiley, OF Tulsa, has been with us
several days lately.
A. c. Emmons len for few days visit In
Kansas City Saturday.
II has been given up by all the bohrders at
the hotel who are not remarkably dull OF OBJ
aeryation, that it's mutual and q clear case Of
"goneno5s.
Why don't someone put up some tenement
houses TO rons2 Most every day someone is
inquiring for house. 1t would certainly be a
paying investment
Why is It that everyone around here are
talking about catching large FISH and large hsh
that others catch and we don't have any herei
We would be satisfied with o small one just
abou; frying size now aud then.
Among the visitors in Claremore this week
were; 4. L. Owens and A. Sherwood, OF St
Louis; A. j. Greenway and Joel Parker, ol
Coodys Bluff G. W. Green and NJ E Milford
OF vinitai w V. Carey and Louis Bibles, o.
Alluwe; John Chambers and Dick Duck, o.
Cstoosai Wm. MeCraoken and Joel Bangh, o.
ChouteAui Z. v. Rogers, DIR. Lane and family
and Miss Ida Collins, Of oowala.
May 10th, 1851. IIUcA.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
SOUTHWEST CITY NEWS.
h. o. Chambers Acquitted on the Charge or Mur-
derlng Charles Ellis.
IYucA

Lots Of rain here last week.
y. Grinin went to Seneca Saturday.
Brady, Of Pineville. was in town last
Wednesday.
Joe Littek returned home from his visit 10
Illinois last Sunday.
steve Lincoln left here for Seneca last Sat-
urday with drove OF hogs.
-R. NJ. Mathews and family, who went TO
Cowskin river to fish, returned Monday.
AIRS, All oylor returned from her visit to
Cherokee county, Kansas, last Thursday.
&C. A. Grey and Fink have put up pri-
yate telegraph machine in their places Of bus
iness.
It. J sterns, OF the nation, and Mra Ben
Hamilton, OF Seneca, were married last Mon
day week ago.
DIR. d =. smith, sr. and family. Mrs.
Dwight Hayens and little child len, Thursday
for a visit In North Missouri.
Chief Engineer whltlng:on and corps, OF
tho X. c., ~. smith a soathom Il. r., are in
town, From reports Southwest City has good
prospects for railroad.
g. w Coram, Hon. j c seabourn, d. E
Havens and Lee Smith, OF our railroad COM
mittee, went up TO Neosho last Friday to con-
suit with the officers Of the Kansas City, ~.
smith a Southern Railroad.
-R. o. Chambers was tried at the recent
term OF the circuit court OF Benton county for
the killing Of Charles Kills last september and
was acquitted, the jury deciding that he acted
in self defense aud was Justlnable.
"A musical and literary entertainment was
given last Tuesday evening at the Wan school
house, about four miles southeast Of Southwest
city. The occasion was the closing OF the
school and the teachers took great pains TO
make Il a success
al Howe, who left here for Idaho about a
month ago returned home last Tuesday lie
says, mo more Idaho for himi Southwest City
is good enough" DIT, Quarles and Mr.. WIKI
eraon. who also left here with Al, are now
working on the railroad.
some time last week Mrs, Bacon, who
liyes on Cowskin prairie gave birth TO nvs
/ children. AZ last reports the mother and No.
tie onss were doing we'll. Mr., Bacon say
those who dou0t the number may cali at hii
house and convince themselves We wlsl
them luck.
Last sunday a very painful accident hap
pened TO the little child OF Mrs. james whlil
the little one, who is only 10 months old, wa
playing around tho house with buiton-hool
IN ils mouth The child fell down and in fall
ing drove The hook through its Jaw. II tool
/ Z. 4. d. .... 49,. tN..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
PERSONAL.


--Fiotch McComb took in Seneca Saturday.
u. @ Taylor, stock agent for the Frisco,
went west last sunday.
j. +. Mcspsddon and family were in the
city the nrst Of the week.
Senator Frank Musgrove was here last
Saturday on bis way 10 tae capital.
j. w. skinner started for st. Louis Tues
day 20 look up stock shipping interests.
Mrs. w e. Haisell, after a visit to the
ranch near Tulsa, returned Saturday to her
palatial home In this city.
"A. J. Ridge has departed for his home at
Grass Valley, California Ho will return with
his family next fail or the following spring.
Henry sixkiller left for Colorado by wagon
last Saturday with two friends. lie IL In very
poor health and goes west with the hope Of
improvement.
Albert A. Root, OF Knowiesyille, N. Y,
proprietor Of the Enterprise Advertising Com
pany, was visitor In the city yesterday, ac-
compani ed by his wife.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
me nTTnopIsr COLLEGE.
Construction OF the Law and Action Of the
ROard In Accordance.

EXECUTIVE DEBT. CnKRoKEE NATION, l. 7
TAHLHQuAH, April 18Th, 1851
REv. THOMAS y. BHKwKR, J. Y. BRrcE, y.
NJ. MUsGRovE, GENTLEMEN:-ln reply 70 your
communication mot datedl In regard TO the
100 acres granted TO the NJ. Il. church south,
by the act Of the National council approved
November, 25rd, 1855, have 70 thank you for
the information contained In the said commun-
ication and TO assure you that IL Is my desire
to have the act specified executed In good faith
and according TO its tenor The act requires
required TO appoint three suitable persons who,
In company with three other persons to be des-
ignated by said Methodist Episcopal church
south, who shall be fully authorized TO locate
one hundred aud sixty acres OF land where
they may see ht, so as not 10 Interfere with the
rights OF any Cherokee citizen" nor public
reservation ''and Of the bounds and location
records -
As the law requires the three members Of the
commission who are authorized to be desig-
mated by the NJ. r.. church south, IL follows
that the principal chief must have notice that
they are so "designated' before accepting
their report and placing the same on record.
l assume therefore that your communication Is
not designed TO be offered as a report Of the
selection OF location.
understand you simply 10 make the inquiry
whether, In fact the law commits tho location
OF the church grounds to the six TO be Appoint-
ed by the nation and the church or 90 the three
only who are provided TO be appointed by the
Principal chief.
The act distinctly says that the three 20 be
appointed by the Principal chief are to act
with, or n company with three to be desig-
mated by the NJ Il. church. In my opinion
| the provision makes or provides for commits
sion OF six persons, aud that the majority Of
the commission agreeing shall be authorized
/ 20 locate the one hundred and EiNsy acres OF
/ land and etc. 7 remain, Very Respectfully,
! ID. W. BusnriEAD, Principal Chief.
In accordance with the above construction OF
the law by his exeellency, the Joint commission
was formally and individually notified to meet
in vinlta ON the 7th inst. At O'Clock, p. m. I,
the commission was called to order Present
Reverend j Y. bryce, 4. h. sheppard, 4. NJ
Musgrove and Theodore v. Brewer president
The commission was harmonious and proceed
ed TO stake out and locate the grounds, which
embrace what Is known as the skinner-IIalsell
farm Immediately north OF and adjacent to the
town survey, also adjoining and west OF the
NJ. X 7. right Of way. This is one Of the
most beautiful plats Of ground In the Cherokee
nation and Is admirably adapted for a college
site. Arrangements for final completion OF
this temple OF learning have been going on FOR
months and there Is no probability Of It's pro-
jectors being deferred by adverse winds.
Everything Is propltious and in due time twin
| be nalshed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
AGAINST TEXAS CATTLE.
The Chief Petltloned to Invoke the Aid Of the
National Council.

Below we copy petition which was passed
around this place last Saturday for signatures
and will be presented to the principal chief
this week:
To The HoS. ID. W. BUauYHEAD, PmScfPAL
CHIEF, CHKnoKEE NATION
WuERKAs-Nou have called a special coun-
Gil 20 take immediate measures 10 rebuild the
female seminary and to take cogniEance Of any
other matters you choose TO place before IL for
considerations
We, the undersigned citizens OF the Cherokee
nation and residents OF Ninita and Vicinity,
would respectfully pray 70 you TO ask the ma
tional council TO remedy the present enor-
nous evil and monopoly by the existing legis-
lRtion permitting citizens who are able ana
have the credit, TO ship Into aud Craze on the
public domain, free OF toNatiOn, thousandB OF
cattle and horses which inure largely 90 the
permanent injury Of our range and immediate
Injury TO our native stock By bringing In con-
tagious diseases, such as Texas fever, mango,
glanders and many others unknown and many
Therefore We would further pray You to ask
the council 20 pass a law, or laws, that are
constitutional and effective TO meet aud des-
troy this evident monopoly, and allow each
and every eitiLan 10 get some benefit from our
unlimited and abundant natural Resources
instead OF enriching the majority without
even a moiety Of benefit and cause every citizen
TO pay reasonable sum per head on ali horses
and cattle above what his or her pro rate Of
the public domain would graEe In summer and
provide for In winter and we hereby believe
that number Of head TO be fifty TO all persons
Of legal age.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
pEArn OF JESS slSpERs.
Another Useful and Honored Citizen Joins the
Throng Beyond the River.


Died, a, his home on Canoy, in Tahlequah
district, on May ith Mr. Jesse Sanders,
aged seventy-four. He was sick nvo weeks
and three days Al irst he had a light attack
OF pneumonia, then a gradual breaking mp and
falling OF nature 'tlil the end came. He was
q leading, an honored and highly respected
citizen. lie has served his country aeceptably
for several terms IN both houses OF the nation
al council, lie enlisted In the second regi-
ment, Indian home guards, Col. W. A. Phil
lips commanding, serying for three years. He
was born In Georgia aud moved. 10 this west
ern Cherokee nation with the great omigra-
ton In 1857, and settled here on Caney with
his two brothers, Jim and Nick, ami thus he
has lived for Just hity years in this same neigh
borhood, and for most OF the time on the same
place. Their father died east before they re-
moved hero. There were ave brothers, Jim,
Nick, Jess. sam and Watt, and three sisters,
Nancy, wife OF Joe spears, Alosey, mother OF
Henry Chambers, our present national treas
urer, Betsy, who was never married but
made her homo with her brother Nick, Mr.
Sanders had seven children, throe boys and
four girls, all living but one, and Ah married
but two, and also twenty-five grand children,
all living, Thus passes from us one OF our
best citizens In this connection ] do not
think Il any out oftho way 90 relate pleasing
incident which Mr. Sanders often told. The
Rev. 8. A. Worcester, OF Park mn, once
bought good horse Of Mr. Sanders. The
reverend gentleman paid a satisfactory price
for the horse, but after using him a while,
liked him 80 we'll that he ccnHcientlously
thought he oughtso ray Mr.. sanders more,
and 80 sen, him sio % additional Mr. Editor,
or you Mr., Reader, DO you know Of a living
man now among ns who would do likewise
Ara the students Of Worcester academy
taught both by preeept and example TO do a.
MT. Worcester did But we never shall SO,
another Ns Worcester es living teacher and
oNnmNtn nmnnu ma Ttu.uIf. Nff.ur
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

A OAMPAIoN CIoAR.-Butler Bros, Of
Chouteau, place us under oblig ations
for box Of "rake Your Choice" Gig
ars. The portraits Of Messrs. Mayes
andBunch embellish either end Of the
cover and the manner Of packing, add
ed to the fine quality of the cigar
shoull make II popular Butler Bros.
have been at the expense Of preparing
this brand Of cigars and Of course have
the exclusive iobbing trade on them.
Dealers who Secnreits sale are certain
20 have n run on it
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
WORCESTER ACADAMr.
ROil Of Honor for the Month Of April.
QUARTERLY MEETING.
Third Round for Cherokee District, Indian MIS-
sion Conference.

Cabin creek cireuit-willow Springs, May
Ilth and 18th.
Spring creek olreuit-Gllbert's school house,
May 2lst and 22d.
Flint eircuit-caney school house, May 2sth
and goth.
Coody's Bluff misunderstanding IS school house,
June 4th and 5th
Caney circiut-Brush creek, June 1lth and
l2th.
Claremore circuit-Catoosa June 18th and
18th.
Grand river circuit--Pryor's creek, June 25th
and Goth
Tahlequah circuit-BAil Hill. July ID and 80
Fort Gibson circuit-south Bethel, July 9th
and 10th. W. j. AUSTIN, p Il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

One night last week a burglar enter
ed w. S. Nash's store at Fort Gibson,
and as he came out received the con-
tents Of shot gun which rendered
him helpless. He stated his name to
be Shepard and said he came from
Neosho.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

A WRECK ON THE FRIsco.- Monday
afternoon the west bound train on the
Frisco was wrecked at a point eleven
miles west Of this place. The accident
was caused by an axel under the tender
being broken. Three empty cars (all
there were in the train were turned
over, the oaboose was left in about the
same condition and the coach was
thrown from the track, but remained
upright No one was injured though
there was a general shaking up all
around. There we're no ladies aboard
and but two passengers from this
place, G. w. Green aud NJ. E. Milford.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

l.. P. lsbell obtained the proper doc
uments last week and secured the
ejectment of Robert Miller from his i'm
provement near the fair grounds. He
has also begun suit for trespass against
Alex Hawk,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

At the Delaware court last week a
convention of the Downing party was
held and the offices apportioned out
as follows East Of Grand river, one
senator, three councillors, the judge
and solicitor. West of the river, one
senator, three councillors. the clerk and
sheriff.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

The proceedings of Delaware court
were as follows; II. Balentine VS.. L.
P. Isbell, dismissed at plaintiffs cost /;
W. A. Dawson VS.. NJ. A. Dawson. for
divorce, Withdrawn at plaintiffs cost
X. T. Parks VS.. John Smith and Will
lam Ritter for possession Of improve
ment Judgment for defendants.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

II. II. Edmondson's little girl fell in
to a washboiler Of soap suds last Fri
day afternoon and When found was all
but dead. Prompt assistance and
good care have brought her back 10
health.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

The Ladies' Parsonage Society of the
NJ. +. church, south, will give festi-
val at the church on Tuesday evening,
next, the 18th inst, the proceeds Of
which will go toward raising money
for the purpose of building church
parsonage. Strawberries, cake aud
other delicacies of the season Will be
served in great abundance. Turn out
and give your soul and mind the bene =
at Of nights pleasure and refresh
mont. Admission 10 cente.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

L. P. Dresser, proprietor of one of
tine largest dry goods houses in Che
topa, claims three half columns Of the
CHIEFTAIN this week. The gentleman
has inaugurated cost sale and is turn
ing his goods into cash with all possi-
BILE haste. Read the advertisement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
K Is. g. q. II. SPANGLE,
ChetOpa, Kansas.
Watches, Clocks g. IeWelry,
SiIverWare, SpeCtacIes.

All Repairing done in a skillful
manner and "A guarantee given. Are
prepared TO do the most difficult
work on the Finest Watches. Our
stock of goods is complete. 0rders
from the territory solicited. %
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Rev. Daniel Rogers, general mission
airy Of the American Baptist Home
Mission Society, will preach at the
public school house at Vinita on the
fourth Sunday In May, l22nd.l
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

In the circuit court Mr.. Adiel Sher.
wood, of st. Louis, attorney for the
Frisco railroad, spent several hours
last Monday in endeavoring TO con-
vince Judge Clark that he was without
jurisdiction and also that the Frisco
was not responsible for the acts of the
Atlantic and Pacific. lie was over
ruled. Two damage cases brought the
matter up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

The NEW RAILRoAD.--D. j. Cameron,
one of the contractors on the road now
being built from Wagner to Van Buren,,
was here last Saturday. As will be
seen by a card in this issue, they want
to employ men and teams and are offer
ing very good wages. The road is
eighty-seven miles in length and by
working from both ends it is hoped TO
have IL completed by November.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
RnnkInn,s Amman SnIre.

The bQst salye ia the wor i for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, kheum,
Foyer sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Ernp-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
Pay reqnltsd, ~ Is gnafn.eea 70 slse as
Price % cents per box. For sale by W.
D. Patton q %.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Isaac Mode aud Sut Beck had a re-
newal of hostilities :at the Delaware
court last week. Mode was struck
across the ear with whip and there
the afiray ended.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Revised Table Of Valuable aud Carefully
Compiled Statistics.

From various sources, but chiefly from the
books OF the railway company we have obtain
ed the following list Of persons who have Inn
ported Texas cattle this spring, as well aa
the number Of head:
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

1t is generally understood that Judge
G. W. Clark has determined to resign
his office when he reaches Tahlequah
on his present round, some two weeks
hence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12
Picnic tomorrow.


Picnic tomorrow.
Go to the picnic and take your
family.
Cooks politics were decidedly mixed
last Saturday avening.
The Taylor Fields infanticide case
will be tried next Monday.
John d. Drake's diamond dot"
brand appears this week. See it.
NJ. W. Couch is putting up store at
Chelsea and intends going into busi-
ness.
Grayson Wills has one Of the pleas
antest locations for a home in this
country.
Tie Cooweescoowee district conven-
tion of the Downing party will be held
June 9th.
Thus far l0s persons have been ad-
mitted to citizenship by the commits
sion now sitting.
Flank NJ. Musgrove was elected sena-
tor in Cooweescoowee district and f.
p. Robertson in Tahlequah.
IL is positively stated that Sheriff
Landrum, of Delaware district, will
not be a candidate forIe-election.
The freight receipts at Chouteau
from cattle shipments amounted to
sls,652,25 at Pryor creek, $1,000.
A town site was laid of in s. d. Sew
ere name last Friday at Wagner by
Agent Il. L. Owen and Col. Brizziloi.
Quarterly meeting was held at this
place last Saturday and Sunday. The
presiding elder, w. b. Austin, was in
attendance.
Bob knight has invented window
sash attachment, to dispense with
weights, which If handled right would
make him a fortune.
They had a hail storm over east of
here one night last week which beat
the crops down considerably and set
them back some days.
1t is generally understood that Judge
G. W. Clark has determined to resign
his office when he reaches Tahlequah
on his present round, some two weeks
| henca
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

inspect goods and prices and need of anything
will convince you we are the boys to save you none
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

They had hail storm over east of
here one night last week which beat
the crops down considerably aud set
them back some days.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Go to the picnic and take your
family.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Bob knight has invented a window
sash attachment, to dispense with
weights, which If handled right would
make him a fortune.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

The Taylor Fields infanticide case
will be tried next Monday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Cooks politics were decidedly mixed
last Saturday avening.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

John d. Drake's diamond dot"
brand appears this week See IL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Total
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

NJ. W. Couch is putting up store at
Chelsea and intends going into busi-
ness.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-05-12

Quarterly meeting was held at this
place last Saturday and Sunday. The
presiding elder, w. b. Austin, was in
attendance.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-09
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES.

APPLES Buying. loose. IDEAL 25; sell.
Ing, - Nor barrel dried apples, Sc yer pound
from tore. Dried peaches, 10 from store.
NEGEiABLBS-Onion o. so from store
Cabbage, Northern, g. so 90 crate. Kraut.
barfels.sei half barrels, s.. Garlic, o. per
FRUIT - 0rap ges-none In the market.
Lemons, si6t5 per lboE. light supply.
Bananas, 81 5Oa2 50 per bunch.
NuTS-JOacpAnuts, u per 100. Peanuts-
Virsinia, g.! Tennessee iarmers' stock. 80
&c; roaltod, 2l<c higher; shelled, loo. Pc
cans-Texas, Teti0c.
RAIsINs.London layers, 81, lAysrs,s rs !;
California, ~ IS.
PICKLE In Jars. pints. S5ci quarts 81 so,
half salons, O. 49,. gallons, 81 49, loose, bar
rels, ~ 70 at half barrels, u; mixed, bar
rels. go : mixed, half barrels, d.
E69s-Welk sagc.
POTAT0kS-DuiI. buying, 81 IS 20 81;
loose. sellins. o. 50 per barrel.
CIDER-New York, " 50 por barrel and
- rs per half barrel.
fISH -Macke,ei, half barrels, No. l..
y 2li No. 2, O. 49, No. s, ST. lOlb lit, Mol.
u' No 2, Bc; No. 3. Sc. Dry herringt,
family, 2S1 per hnH.
NlNE9AR-iOalss per gallon.
SOAps-StbLc
cANDLES-full weight, s'.eec.